Turnkey construction offer - How was it with you?

2016-11-28 09:21:18

I think it is understandable that as a builder you like to put the floor plan under your pillow, discuss it calmly, show it to other people again before pressing "Buy".

2016-11-28 10:21:49

Well, it is also common that even after signing the purchase contract, you still have the possibility to change the floor plan.

It's not like you sign the building application at the same time as the contract. Whether the wall ends up further right, left, or somewhere else is not necessarily relevant to the price.

In our case, even after the building application was approved, small changes were still made. Only once the structural engineer completed his calculations was the floor plan locked for changes.

2016-11-28 10:41:25

Well, it is common that even after signing the purchase contract, you still have the possibility to change the floor plan.

It's not like signing the contract also means signing the building application. In the end, whether the wall is further to the right, left, or somewhere else entirely is not necessarily relevant to the price.

In our case, even after the building application was approved, small changes were still made. Only when the structural engineer had completed his calculations was the floor plan locked from changes.

That's true, he told us the same. Maybe we are also a bit too cautious and should have a little more trust.

2016-11-28 11:38:00

Hello,

I think you are scaring the horses

Now the offer has arrived and all wishes and requirements are listed so far. The price is also acceptable so far. But unfortunately the floor plans are missing?! Apparently they will only be released after signing.

By mail? Strange that ....

But – an offer is far from being a contract for work. It will be the case that the offer is used as an annex to the contract for work; incl. floor plans. How else can you be sure what exactly you have bought?

But what are we signing now? In my opinion the offer does not yet constitute a legally binding construction contract, right? Neither payment terms, construction start, nor anything else is clarified. What happens if the offer is accepted but the construction contract does not come about for some reason? Can you then withdraw from the "offer"?

First of all, I find it troubling that you have to ask these questions here in the forum. I would have expected your potential contract partner to sufficiently inform you!

An offer is and remains an offer; it is not signed but becomes part of a contract for work yet to be signed. _Before_ you sign it, however, you should familiarize yourself with the wording of the contract for work; if necessary have it reviewed by a lawyer, if there is a need. Only when you understand everything, offer, service + price are right for you, should you sign

Rhenish greetings

2016-11-28 11:52:33

That’s true, that’s what he told us as well. Maybe we are also a bit too cautious and should have a little more trust.

Yes, you should be cautious and especially remain so. Hopefully, your potential contracting partner is well-versed in the contracts they conclude, whereas you naturally are not. A healthy degree of skepticism is definitely appropriate.

In my opinion, this offer does not yet constitute a legally binding construction contract, does it? Neither payment terms, start of construction, nor anything else has been clarified. What happens if the offer is accepted but the construction contract does not come about due to something? Can one then withdraw from the "offer"?

Based solely on this paragraph, you should be cautious with yourself and seek professional help to have what you are signing reviewed.

With acceptance of an offer, a contract is concluded (two matching declarations of intent); whether this is already the case upon signing the aforementioned offer (i.e., acceptance by you) depends on the wording. If a contract has thus been concluded, your negotiating position for a detailed contract naturally deteriorates significantly.

The document does NOT have to say "(work) contract" in order to be a contract! And just because it might say "(work) contract" on it does not mean it is a contract that is better for you.

2016-11-28 12:13:17

Hello,

I think you are scaring the horses

By mail? Strange that ....

But - an offer is far from being a contract for work. It will be the case that the offer is used as an attachment to the contract for work; including floor plans. How else are you supposed to know exactly what you have bought?

First of all, I find it concerning that you have to ask these questions here in the forum _must_. I would have expected that your potential contracting partner would provide you with sufficient clarification!

An offer is and remains an offer; it is not signed, but becomes part of a contract for work still to be signed. _Before_ you sign it, however, you should familiarize yourself with the wording of the contract for work; if necessary, have it reviewed by a lawyer if there is a need. Only when you understand everything, and the offer, service + price are right for you, should you sign

Rhenish regards

Well, a phone call sometimes creates clarity.
The offer is really just an offer and not a contract; nothing needs to be signed for it. If we now say we want to build with you, a contract will be created on the basis of the offer with all the bells and whistles.
It may well be that our construction consultant also said that, but it got lost in the flood of information.
I will have the actual contract reviewed by the Bauherren-Schutzbund. Greetings and many thanks for your answers.

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